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R618 HUB

1997 Yamaha Tricycle

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,032 mi
Last recorded21,032 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tricycle27,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 HUB
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 21,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 20,975 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 20,969 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 20,912 miles

EXHAUST NOISY / LOUD

MULTI FIT REAR WHEELS FITTED

REAR BRAKE READINGS ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

WELDING ON REAR FRAME DUBIOUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 20,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,861 miles

exhaust loud, borderline offensive

Pass 2 Mar 2019 20,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 19,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 19,282 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

MUD WINGS MISSING

PARKING BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRKT INSECURE

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,628 miles

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 18,618 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at engine area (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 16,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,717 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,042 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tricycle?

Based on 1,538 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 24
Stop lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) missing 18
brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
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R618 HUB is a 1997 Yamaha Tricycle in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 27,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R618 HUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R618 HUB is a 1997 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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